Messi Arrives In Delhi, To Visit Arun Jaitley Stadium; Check Traffic Advisory For Football Star's Tour

Lionel Messi arrived in Delhi on Monday ahead of his visit to the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where he will felicitate Minerva Academy’s trophy-winning teams. Delhi Police issued a traffic advisory with diversions, parking restrictions, and an appeal to use public transport due to heavy movement in the area.

Football icon Lionel Messi arrived in Delhi on Monday as part of his India tour, prompting the Delhi Police to issue a detailed traffic advisory for areas surrounding the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where he is scheduled to visit later in the day.

According to officials, Messi is expected to be at the stadium between 1 pm and 4 pm, when the main event of his Delhi itinerary will take place. During the programme, the Argentine superstar will felicitate teams from Minerva Academy, which have won three youth football trophies.

In an advisory issued on Sunday, the Delhi Traffic Police announced diversions on Bahadurshah Zafar Marg and JLN Marg. It also stated that “no heavy vehicles will be allowed from Daryaganj to Bahadurshah Zafar Marg and from Guru Nanak Chowk to Asaf Ali Road.”

In a post on X, the traffic police urged commuters to avoid JLN Marg, Asaf Ali Road and Bahadurshah Zafar Marg due to heavy movement linked to Messi’s visit.

Parking has been prohibited around the Arun Jaitley Stadium, with towing and fines to be enforced. Police have also released details of designated entry and exit points for ticket-holding fans attending the event.

Members of the public have been advised to use the Delhi Metro and public buses to minimise congestion in the area during the football star’s visit.